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China, DRC upgrade ties

05.26.2023

China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to lift their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. (0:59) Moscow and Minsk have signed a deal formalizing the deployment of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. ...

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05.26.2023 China, DRC upgrade ties China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to lift their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. (0:59) Moscow and Minsk have signed a deal formalizing the deployment of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. ...
05.25.2023 Chinese envoy in France to broker peace in Ukraine conflict President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will meet with Chinese leaders and sign cooperation documents during his state visit (1:01). A Chinese envoy has met with French officials to discuss a peaceful solution for the Ukraine ...
05.24.2023 Russian PM pays official visit to China China and Russia are set to discuss agriculture and transport among other topics during Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit. (00:59) U.S. Republican and Democratic leaders are trading barbs as the deadline for a debt default approaches. (08:39) And our special ...
05.23.2023 Chinese expedition team scales Mt. Qomolangma China's Peak Mission expedition team has reached the summit of the world's tallest peak and completed a technical upgrade of the world's highest automatic weather station.(05:55) Turkiye's third-place presidential election candidate is endorsing the incumbent.(15:08) And China is getting ready ...
05.22.2023 China beats South Korea for 13th Sudirman Cup Both of Sudan's rival factions say they will commit to a short-term ceasefire. (06:24) China says it will promote a global community of health for all. (10:26) And China has won its 13th Sudirman Cup. (47:29)
05.19.2023 China, Central Asian countries map out blueprint for future cooperation China and five Central Asian countries have signed a Xi'an Declaration on future cooperation plans (00:58). The Syrian president is in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab League summit after its return to the bloc (12:19). And rain-triggered floods have ...
05.18.2023 Chinese envoy meets Ukrainian president, FM in Kyiv All six heads of state for the China-Central Asia Summit are gathered in Xi'an to attend the two-day event (01:05). A special Chinese envoy has discussed peace plans with Ukraine's president and foreign minister (10:36). And it's a showdown between ...
05.17.2023 High-tech collaboration boosts China-Central and Eastern Europe trade The Kazakh president says there should be no concerns about closer China-Central Asia ties.(00:53) High-tech products are in the spotlight at the China-CEEC expo.(09:34) And there's still no agreement on the U.S. debt limit after another round of talks but ...
05.16.2023 Ukraine preparing for counteroffensive: Zelenskyy Exhibitors are exploring new business opportunities at the China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo. (00:55) The Ukrainian president says the country is preparing for a counteroffensive against Russia. (17:18) And the Thai prime minister has congratulated the winning parties after ...
05.15.2023 Opposition claims victory in Thailand elections, run-off in Turkiye Election results: Thailand's opposition claims victory, Turkish candidates head to run-off.(00:55) The Eritrean president goes to the Tiananmen Square during his China visit.(07:56) And Sudan's military leader has decided to free RSF's bank accounts.(21:18)
05.12.2023 U.S. faces migrant influx as Title 42 ends The United States is preparing for a mass influx of migrants as Title 42 expires (0:54). Türkiye says parties to the Black Sea Grain Initiative are nearing a deal for extension (8:55). And a Chinese e-commerce company has transformed the ...
05.11.2023 China ensures food security China says it has ensured absolute security of staple food (0:55). Four-way talks are underway to discuss the extension of the Black Sea grain deal (10:50). And Indonesia's president is calling for unity within the ASEAN region (21:30).
05.10.2023 Tianzhou-6 to deliver fresh supplies to space station China is launching its Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft. (01:00) Talks between the U.S. president and congressional leaders failed to resolve the debt issue. (10:55) And violence in Sudan has affected people's livelihood, health and security. (17:17)
05.09.2023 China's foreign trade up 5.8% in Q1 China's foreign trade expanded to over 13tln yuan in the first four months. (11:46) Iran is making final preparations to resume diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia as the two countries will reopen embassies soon. (00:55) And talks between Sudan's rival ...
05.08.2023 Rescue efforts underway in flood-hit Jiangxi A truce seems to be holding in Khartoum after representatives of Sudan's rival factions began talks.(00:56) Japan's prime minister has wrapped up a visit to South Korea in a first by a Japanese leader in 12 years.(11:08) And rescue workers ...
05.05.2023 Fresh shooting kills at least 8 in Serbia Russia is accusing the United States of orchestrating the drone attack on the Kremlin (0:59). Serbia has had a second mass shooting in as many days (3:36). And Iran's president says his visit to Damascus is a new beginning in ...
05.04.2023 Iran, Syria seal long-term cooperation deal Ukraine has denied its involvement after Russia accused Kyiv of a drone attack on the Kremlin (1:04). Iran and Syria have signed long-term deals on oil, transportation and free trade zones (7:05). And China's foreign minister is in India to ...
05.03.2023 Zhang Zhizhen into Madrid Open last 8 Tourism significantly recovered in China as passenger flows remained high at the end of the Labor Day holiday. (01:03) South Sudan says leaders of Sudan's rival factions have agreed to a seven-day truce. (17:28) And Zhang Zhizhen continues to write ...
05.02.2023 IMF predicts 4.6% growth for Asia Holiday makers in China made nearly 160 million trips in the first three days of the Labor Day holiday.(01:02) Sudan's army and paramilitary RSF have agreed to send representatives for talks.(09:05) And the IMF predicts that Asia's economy will grow ...
05.01.2023 China sees big jumps in holiday passenger volume Chinese travelers made 50 million passenger trips via rail and highway during the first two days of the Labor Day holiday. (00:59) Sporadic fighting is reported in Sudan despite an extension of the truce. (16:07) And Ding Liren has become ...
04.28.2023 Travel peak expected during 5-day holiday Both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF have agreed to extend their ceasefire (0:57). The Kremlin says it welcomes the phone call between the leaders of China and Ukraine (6:58). And China is well prepared for a surge in ...
04.27.2023 Ya Ya returns home The Sudanese army says its has approved a 72-hour extension of the ceasefire (1:05). China and five Central Asian countries have agreed to hold the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an next month (9:03). And Giant Panda Ya Ya is home ...
04.26.2023 Sudan lab seizure poses biohazard risk A partial ceasefire is holding in Sudan, but there is now risk of a biological hazard threatening the region.(01:03) Russia's foreign minister says the Black Sea grain deal is at a deadlock.(17:18) And Giant Panda Ya Ya is coming home.(35:30)
04.25.2023 Biden announces re-election bid Most of the 1,000 Chinese nationals in Sudan have evacuated to safer places. (01:06) Officials say the Canton Fair has posted the best on-site transaction results among trade expos. (12:40) And U.S. President Joe Biden is seeking another term in ...
04.24.2023 China evacuates nationals from Sudan The Chinese embassy is helping Chinese nationals to get out of Sudan. (00:58) China has released color images of Mars. (07:15) And films featuring the experiences of elderly people are screening at the Beijing International Film Festival. (53:23)
04.21.2023 Fighting in Sudan despite 72-hour truce Sudan's RSF paramilitary group has agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts, but fighting is ongoing (1:02). NATO has reaffirmed Ukraine's membership bid (18:44). SpaceX's Starship blew up a few minutes into its first test flight (25:00).
04.20.2023 No ceasefire in sight for Sudan China and Gabon are celebrating closer economic and cultural ties after agreeing to lift their relationship (1:00). Another ceasefire agreement has collapsed in Sudan (8:42). And the art-toy industry has become a stable contributor to China's economic growth (19:22).
04.19.2023 China proposes to elevate ties with Gabon Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed lifting China-Gabon ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership during President Ali Bongo Ondimba's state visit. (10:48) A ceasefire agreement has failed in Sudan as fighting trapped more people in and around the capital. (00:59) ...
04.18.2023 China's GDP grew 4.5% in Q1 The United Nations says the warring sides in Sudan have not shown any willingness to negotiate. (00:57) China welcomes Gabon's president, saying the visit will generate new outcomes in cooperation. (06:09) And China's GDP expanded 4.5 percent in Q1. (38:04)
04.17.2023 China among countries calling for peace in Sudan Fighting continues in Sudan as the international community calls for an end to hostilities.(01:00) In-person exhibitions have resumed at the ongoing Canton Fair.(10:07) And tensions are rising as the U.S., South Korea, and Japan stage military exercises.(22:00)
04.14.2023 US arrests Air National Guard member over leaked files Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in Beijing to meet Chinese leaders after stopping in Shanghai (01:01). The Hainan Expo has a camping category amid a boom in outdoor vacations (09:24). The FBI has arrested a member of ...
04.13.2023 Lula attends BRICS bank president inauguration in Shanghai Brazilian President Lula attended the inauguration of the president of the New Development Bank after arriving in China for a state visit (1:04). High-end brands at the Hainan Expo are discovering more potential of the Chinese market (11:16). And China's ...
04.12.2023 IMF projects 5.2% growth for China Brazilian President Lula has embarked on a state visit to China, looking to expand trade and cooperation. (01:06) This year's Hainan Expo features green and smart consumption trends. (07:56) And the IMF has forecast that China's economy will grow by ...
04.11.2023 Hainan new attraction with Free Trade Port, RCEP Global business leaders are gathered in Hainan for the China International Consumer Products Expo. (01:01) A military drill between the U.S. and the Philippines has been met with protests. (13:32) And China's March CPI is up 0.7 percent yearly. (38:40)
04.10.2023 PLA Eastern Theater Command concludes drills near Taiwan The Shandong aircraft carrier has participated in a military drill in waters surrounding Taiwan. (00:57) U.S. authorities are investigating a wide-spread intelligence breach involving government files. (07:29) And China's IPO issuance has fully transitioned to a registration-based system. (38:53)
04.07.2023 More deals between China, France China and France have struck deals on aviation, civilian nuclear energy, and culture during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit (1:01). The leaders of Russia and Belarus have discussed expanding economic cooperation and bolstering defense ties (11:03). And the IMF is ...
04.06.2023 President Xi calls for China, France to step up for multilateralism The Chinese president has met his French counterpart in Beijing and called for the two countries to contribute to multilateralism and peace (1:01). Chinese authorities have condemned Washington for approving the transit of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen through the United ...
04.05.2023 French president in China for state visit The French president is in China to begin a three-day visit.(00:58) Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at his prosecution following his arraignment in New York.(09:46) And Russia says it will take countermeasures after Finland officially became a ...
04.04.2023 Russia vows to respond to Finland's NATO membership China's ambassador says trade cooperation with France has maintained healthy and stable development. (01:02) Russia says it will strengthen its military capacity in response to Finland's accession to NATO. (09:56) And the Asian Development Bank has hailed China's leading role ...
04.03.2023 OPEC+ announces surprise oil cuts A former Kuomintang legislator is calling the Taiwan leader's stopover in the United States a disappointment. (01:00) Victories for the Finnish conservative party and a former Montenegro minister. (12:06) And some OPEC+ members have announced surprise oil output cuts. (20:15)
03.31.2023 Boao Forum for Asia wraps up in Hainan The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference has wrapped up in Hainan Province, with discussions on AI technology, medicine and digital finance held on the last day of the event. (01:00) Dozens of pilgrims have died in a mishap at ...
03.30.2023 Chinese Premier delivers keynote speech at Boao Forum opening Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged efforts to jointly safeguard a peaceful and stable environment for development and inject more certainty into the volatile global environment. (01:01) Mexican authorities are investigating the deadly fire at a migrant detention facility near ...
03.29.2023 Deadly fire strikes Mexico migrant center near U.S. border Authorities in Mexico say the fire at a migrant detention facility near the U.S. border killed dozens of people (01:01). Data shows how trade ties have deepened between China and Malaysia under the RCEP trade deal (07:03). U.S. lawmakers are ...
03.28.2023 Six killed in Nashville school shooting Police in Tennessee are investigating a deadly mass shooting at a school in Nashville (01:00). Officials at the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan Province have released their annual report (08:49). And Israel's prime minister has delayed his government's judicial ...
03.27.2023 Correct choice for Honduras to establish diplomatic relations with China: spokesperson China and Honduras have formally established diplomatic relations after the central American country severed official ties with Taiwan (01:00). The China Development Forum wraps up in Beijing, with the focus on global economic recovery (08:46). And thousands of Israelis take ...
03.24.2023 TikTok CEO testifies before US Congressional committee Tiktok's Chief Executive Officer has testified before a US Congressional committee over allegations of security concerns and Chinese influence. (01:06) The Swiss central bank announced a hefty rate hike as it also declared the country's banking crisis to be over. ...
03.23.2023 Fed raises benchmark short-term rate amid banking sector fears The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates amid the recent turmoil in the banking sector.(00:59) Russia accuses the UK of upping the stakes in Ukraine by supplying Kyiv with depleted uranium shells.(13:50) And more than 300 guests from around ...
03.22.2023 Xi, Putin vow to deepen strategic partnership The Chinese president has concluded his three-day state visit in Russia following the signing of several agreements (01:02). The U.S. treasury secretary says she is prepared to take steps to stop "contagion" in the banking system (11:59). And Thailand's king ...
03.21.2023 Xi meets Putin in Moscow The Chinese president has called for a political solution to the Ukraine conflict during a conversation with his Russian counterpart in Moscow (01:02). The French government has survived two confidence votes in parliament amid ongoing anger over pension reforms in ...
03.20.2023 Xi arrives in Moscow for state visit to Russia The Chinese president says his visit to Russia will be a journey of friendship, cooperation and peace (01:03). UBS has struck a deal to purchase Credit Suisse as part of efforts to curb fears over global financial markets (15:54). And ...

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The Beijing Hour episodes:

China, DRC upgrade ties

Chinese envoy in France to broker peace in Ukraine conflict

Russian PM pays official visit to China

Chinese expedition team scales Mt. Qomolangma

China beats South Korea for 13th Sudirman Cup

China, Central Asian countries map out blueprint for future cooperation

Chinese envoy meets Ukrainian president, FM in Kyiv

High-tech collaboration boosts China-Central and Eastern Europe trade

Ukraine preparing for counteroffensive: Zelenskyy

Opposition claims victory in Thailand elections, run-off in Turkiye

U.S. faces migrant influx as Title 42 ends

China ensures food security

Tianzhou-6 to deliver fresh supplies to space station

China's foreign trade up 5.8% in Q1

Rescue efforts underway in flood-hit Jiangxi

Fresh shooting kills at least 8 in Serbia

Iran, Syria seal long-term cooperation deal

Zhang Zhizhen into Madrid Open last 8

IMF predicts 4.6% growth for Asia

China sees big jumps in holiday passenger volume

Travel peak expected during 5-day holiday

Ya Ya returns home

Sudan lab seizure poses biohazard risk

Biden announces re-election bid

China evacuates nationals from Sudan

Fighting in Sudan despite 72-hour truce

No ceasefire in sight for Sudan

China proposes to elevate ties with Gabon

China's GDP grew 4.5% in Q1

China among countries calling for peace in Sudan

US arrests Air National Guard member over leaked files

Lula attends BRICS bank president inauguration in Shanghai

IMF projects 5.2% growth for China

Hainan new attraction with Free Trade Port, RCEP

PLA Eastern Theater Command concludes drills near Taiwan

More deals between China, France

President Xi calls for China, France to step up for multilateralism

French president in China for state visit

Russia vows to respond to Finland's NATO membership

OPEC+ announces surprise oil cuts

Boao Forum for Asia wraps up in Hainan

Chinese Premier delivers keynote speech at Boao Forum opening

Deadly fire strikes Mexico migrant center near U.S. border

Six killed in Nashville school shooting

Correct choice for Honduras to establish diplomatic relations with China: spokesperson

TikTok CEO testifies before US Congressional committee

Fed raises benchmark short-term rate amid banking sector fears

Xi, Putin vow to deepen strategic partnership

Xi meets Putin in Moscow

Xi arrives in Moscow for state visit to Russia